Inside 5 Of The East Coast’s Most Charming Homes

The East Coast is known for its wealth of natural beauty, from stunning shorelines and rugged coasts, to sweeping views of the mountains and quaint harbor villages. Taking cues from the breathtaking landscape, East Coast style is equally as charming. Browse through five East Coast homes from the H&H archives that perfectly balance serene palettes, natural materials, and personal touches that evoke a sense of coziness and relaxation.

Bunkbeds are a practical choice in a vacation home or whenever space is tight. Sarah accented this children’s bedroom with plush blue pillows and blankets that suggest a seaside theme without going overboard.

A credenza and teak dining table are a natural fit alongside the dining room’s exposed hardwood beams and original floors. A retro-inspired pendant light is a fitting but unexpected touch.

Photographer:

Virginia Macdonald

Source:

House & Home October 2015

Designer:

Kelvin Browne

Modern furniture, including a low-back sofa and shapely table lamp, contrast the rustic wooden envelope in the living room.

Photographer:

Virginia Macdonald

Source:

House & Home October 2015

Designer:

Kelvin Browne

A lighter palette in the kitchen breaks from the rest of the home’s warm tones. A textural slate floor brings an element of the outdoors in, while stainless steel countertops and mod barstools add a contemporary edge.

Photographer:

Virginia Macdonald

Source:

House & Home October 2015

Designer:

Kelvin Browne

A peaked ceiling makes the principal bedroom feel larger and introduces subtle texture against plush linens. Blue-painted hardwood floors are original to the home and give it a relaxed, vacation-villa vibe.

Photographer:

Virginia Macdonald

Source:

House & Home October 2015

Designer:

Kelvin Browne

Cozy Nova Scotia Guesthouse

With views of the Atlantic ocean visible from this Chester, Nova Scotia, guesthouse bedroom, it’s no surprise designer Philip Mitchell felt inspired to use a coastal palette. “It’s fairly neutral, but we’ve thrown in some turquoise and blue accents, which pick up on the fact that the guesthouse is on the ocean,” he explains.

Photographer:

Janet Kimber

Source:

House & Home July 2014

Designer:

Philip Mitchell

A gallery wall filled with maps of the East Coast nod to the home’s location and pick up on the sitting area’s blue, white and brown decor.

Photographer:

Janet Kimber

Source:

House & Home July 2014

Designer:

Philip Mitchell

In the stairwell, a rope handrail pays homage to the sea. Paintings of sailboats play up the nautical vibe.

Plenty of windows keep the dining room bright throughout the day. A combination of benched seating and Wishbone-style chairs prevent the space from feeling too formal.

Photographer:

Janet Kimber

Source:

House & Home July 2014

Designer:

Deb Nelson

On the top floor of the home, french windows open up to a breathtaking view of Chester Harbor. Deb whitewashed the space for a laid-back, breezy feel. “There’s so much blue reflected from the water, especially in the summer, that the room could only be warm white,” she explains.